Entitled “Easternpak Puts High Priority on International Quality Standards & Consumer Safety", the article highlighted major trends affecting the corrugated packaging industry in the region. Easternpak, member of the international INDEVCO Group, is a corrugated manufacturing plant based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

According to Aziz, packaging is a major industry which complements other industries, such as agriculture, food and promotion, among others. Packaging production has witnessed substantial growth in the Arab world, and some manufacturing plants, which operate according to international standards, have begun exporting to European countries.

Aziz emphasizes the critical role of packaging in consumer decision-making processes. A major tool, it preserves product quality, delivers product information to the buyer and promotes the product.

“Easternpak puts high priority on meeting international quality standards and assuring consumer safety in the packaging industry.”

Easternpak established its plant in Saudi Arabia, given facilities granted by the government, market size and perceived quality of Saudi products. Easternpak is currently studying expansion opportunities in the region.

Company BackgroundEstablished in 1994, Easternpak Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturer of recyclable corrugated packaging solutions, and the only HACCP certified corrugated manufacturer in the GCC and MENA regions. Our mother company, INDEVCO Group, is the sole licensee in the Middle East of OTOR packaging systems. Easternpak offers a range of corrugated packaging shapes, sizes, board types and strengths produced from biodegradable raw materials.